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immobilize

im.mo.bi.lize \im-'o--b*-.li-z\ vt : to make immobile : as  : to prevent 
   freedom of movement or effective use of  : to reduce or eliminate motion of 
   (the body or a part) by mechanical me ans or by strict bed rest : to 
   withhold (specie) from circulation to serve as security for other  money : 
   to convert (circulating capital) into fixed capital  - im.mo.bi.liz.er n